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TIL that per kilogram, asparagus has a larger carbon footprint than pork or veal

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OGnxY TIL three of the child actors who played the Artful Dodger in the stage musical Oliver! in the 1960s went on to become famous rock musicians: Steve Marriott (Small Faces and Humble Pie), Davey Jones (The Monkees), and Phil Collins (Genesis and solo).
4XvxX TIL that ITT Tech was known for widespread grade inflation in order for students to receive more federal financial aid. In one instance, a student got a 100% on a computer forensics assignment by emailing the professor a noodle recipe.
PYnLE TIL the United States Supreme Court decided fish are not tangible objects
KY9g4 TIL in early cinema, actors were not credited in films because producers feared fame might lead to demands for higher wages from stars. In 1910, Florence Lawrence (formerly just "the Biograph Girl") became the first actress to have her name used in advertisements to promote her movies.
gMGn8 TIL Michael Jordan sued a local Chicago grocery store for using his name in a coupon for steak and was awarded $8.9 Million.